A man has been hospitalised after a group of men were reportedly fighting on Galway St in Auckland’s CBD early this morning.
Auckland City CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend said police were called to an aggravated assault in central Auckland around 3.15am.
On arrival, he said officers found a man who had suffered serious injuries, and he was transported to hospital.
“The man is in a serious but stable condition. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening,” Friend said.
An investigation was now underway into what occurred and to identify the offenders responsible.
Friend said police would be reviewing CCTV footage as part of inquiries, and urged anyone with information to update police online, by calling 105 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
